Description
Elevate your outdoor dining with this vibrant and refreshing Pineapple Cucumber Salad. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy campfire meals, this salad combines sweet pineapple and crisp cucumbers, dressed in zesty lime juice and fresh herbs. With minimal fuss required for preparation, it’s an ideal dish for those who crave delicious flavors while enjoying the great outdoors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh pineapple, diced (about 1 medium pineapple)
- 2 cups cucumber, sliced (about 1 large cucumber)
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or mint, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Peel and dice the pineapple into bite-sized pieces and slice the cucumber into thin rounds or half-moons.
- Combine: In a large mixing bowl, gently mix the diced pineapple and sliced cucumbers.
- Dress: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture ensuring everything is well-coated.
- Add Herbs: Toss in chopped cilantro or mint and mix until combined.
- Season: Sprinkle with salt and give a final gentle toss.
- Chill: Let the salad sit for 15-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg